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Sony H50 vs Sony S930

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony H50 versus Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H50 (9MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H50 was introduced around the same time to the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the H50 grades against the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony S930

 H50 S930 
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony H50

 S930 H50 

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony S930

 H50 S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H50 provides external measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the H50 vs the S930.

Sony H50 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and S930 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and S930.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony S930 to provide more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Sony H50 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H50
Street photography with Sony S930
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (547 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
44
flash built-in
long reach (465mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (547 grams)
MP count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H50
Landscape photography with Sony S930
34
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H50
Vlogging with Sony S930
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (547g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 547g (1.21 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BG1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $219